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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1911
Page
6
Fire Commissioner Charles D Daly reported to the Mayor that the department is crippled by a shortage of firemen and that many fire houses are dilapidated and unsanitary. The annual report, released yesterday, notes apparatus often under manned.
A Boston report argues the city faces extreme fire risk and calls for immediate building law improvements and a taxpayer balanced expansion of the fire force by at least 50 permanent men. It notes motorized equipment should replace horse drawn apparatus and criticizes aging firehouses as unsanitary and inadequate for current needs.
A South Morton man lauds Resinol as a cure for acne and skin troubles in his family. He says the ointment relieves itching, soothes irritation, and has helped his son clear pimples. he also notes relief for eczema, sore legs, sunburn, chafing, and poison ivy eruptions. Druggists offer Resinol Ointment, Regal Soap, and Resinol Shaving Stick.
D A Carr of 46 Leverett street stands as a Boston plumbing pioneer dating back to Framingham roots. Born 1836 in Concord, he ran the family shop from age 15 and built a long career across Leverett street with recent work at Maverick Mills East Boston and Washington Chambers Winthrop. His son Francis D Carr now directs outside work while the father oversees shop details. Francis resides in Medford Hillside and D A Carr lives in Somerville. The elder Carr is a member of I O O F and United Order of the Golden Cross, having held offices in both bodies.
City officials outline plans and estimates to reconstruct houses and request funds. They stress Boston’s severe fire risk and urge stronger building laws, garage construction standards, and improvements prompted by city and mayoral commission cooperation.
Fireboat 31 shifts to new quarters on the old paving division pier near North End Park. The upgraded facility, built to top standards, reflects the commissioner’s future‑oriented policy. Lt. Charles Moran will command a 16‑man crew.
J Valentine lands at Brooklands Aviation Field at 6 47 pm. He is the first English aviator and the third in the Daily Mail race for 50000 dollars to circle Great Britain, a 1019 mile course. The race began July 22 and ended July 26 with A Beaumont as winner. Vedrines finished second, one hour ten minutes back. Sixteen starters, many retiring after early accidents. Captain F S Cody remains last man standing.
William Osterhaus aged 53 was found unconscious at the bottom of the Simpson dry dock at 273 Marginal street East Boston. He died at Relief Hospital about an hour after being taken there. A skull fracture and broken nose were noted and police will investigate origin and purpose of his presence at the dock.
Paris dispatches announce Wodovico Saracco will direct the Boston Opera House ballet. The Metropolis and La Scala veteran is expected soon, with rehearsals to start at once. American, Russian, and Italian dancers will share the ranks.
Two alleged pickpockets who jumped bail in this city have been captured in New York City. Charles Ryan age 34 also known as James Ryan and James Doyle age 26 also known as James Coleman and Blages. Inspectors Burr and Smith will return the two men today.
Aug 4 Lynn. A mob of 300 pursued a man who claimed to be John Boelker after a $85 ring was alleged stolen from E A Doyle. Harry Mendlow tackled the suspect near the post office as police arrived. pawn tickets showed prior jewelry dealings.
A mass meeting is set for Sunday at Fanueil Hall to discuss the milk shortage affecting the poor. The goal is to start a movement for free pasteurized milk stations with Nathan Strauss of New York expected as a speaker. An expert on Strauss's milk stations will explain how Boston could implement stations for wholesome milk.
George A. Tracey, 22, of 24 Linden Street Medford died yesterday at Malden Hospital from burns suffered when he was stricken with a paralytic shock at home last Monday. He fell onto a lighted lamp on the kitchen table. his wife extinguished the flames.
Lieutenant John Symington the U S recruiting officer in Atlanta and Macon reported a War Department telegram directing immediate enlistment of Negro soldiers for service in the Philippines Other southern stations received similar orders.
The Brockton Shoe Manufacturers' Association, representing the largest group of shoemakers, sent its protest to President Taft urging him to veto the farmers' free list bill that would admit boots and shoes free of duty.
Secretary T. John Evans warns the bill endangers U S shoe makers as tariffs fall. He says open doors invite foreign competition, undermine American wages, and could force work abroad. He notes foreign firms use American methods and machines to capture Brockton market.
Final judgment in the case of Kenneth P. Hill, Cambridge man, who married Ida Graustein, is postponed to August 15 at Hill’s attorney request. He is charged with swearing falsely on an oath required for a marriage license, falsely stating his age and lack of parents or guardian in the state. It was revealed the Hill parents are divorced and his brother and sister are his legal guardians.
Alfred Cochrane of Highland avenue Cliftondale filed an attachment in the Suffolk registry of deeds against Annie W. Towne of 57 Clark avenue Chelsea for $10,000 in an action of tort. Towne, owner of the Towne Harness Shop in Chelsea square, said she knows no cause for the filing and that Cochrane resigned May 6 after working for her for an extended period. She claims she has receipts for wages up to that date and cannot explain the action.
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